Sonographer/Vascular Tech - Full-time

Yoakum Community Hospital•Yoakum, TX

About The Position

Yoakum Community Hospital is hiring a Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist to perform general and vascular studies for inpatient and outpatient patients of all ages. The role works independently across departments, including the Emergency Room, Surgery, and bedside portable settings. Staff must be available for shifts outside their scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position may require participation in a rotating call schedule. The technologist performs ultrasound procedures using age-appropriate competency, evaluates orders, positions patients, and selects technical factors and equipment to produce high-quality images. The role includes explaining procedures to patients, supporting their comfort and cooperation, following sterile techniques when required, verifying and documenting exam information, and transmitting studies to PACS. The technologist also reviews results with supervisors or attending physicians, maintains required credentials and CPR certification, follows applicable guidelines and hospital policies, and upholds the hospital’s R.I.S.E. values.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Ultrasound Technology.
Registration with ARDMS, ARRT(S), or equivalent.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential or equivalent.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years of related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound procedures for patients from pediatric through geriatric populations, evaluating orders, positioning, and technical factors.
Explain procedures to patients, reduce anxiety, assist with positioning, and communicate throughout the procedure to support safety, comfort, and cooperation.
Select transducers and equipment controls to capture high-quality images in accordance with departmental standards.
Use sterile techniques in the operating room, Emergency Room, or bedside when required.
Verify RIS orders against physician requests, select worklist exams, label and measure images on-unit, verify technical metadata such as name, date of birth, and laterality, and send studies via DICOM to PACS.
Review test results with supervisors or attending physicians.
Maintain a team-first approach and align with the hospital’s R.I.S.E. values.
Adhere to state and federal guidelines, complete mandatory compliance training, maintain credentials and CPR certification, and follow hospital policies.
Be available for shifts outside scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in a rotating call schedule if required.